Tag Archives: trees

Making Homemade Maple Syrup

March 4, 2012 | Dorian Winslow | 0

How to make maple syrup.

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‘Fat Albert’ Spruce

January 30, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 1

We love ‘Fat Albert’ spruce (Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert’) for its short, wide stature and its blue needles.

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Lacebark Pine

December 27, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

We love lacebark pine (Pinus bungeana) because it is an evergreen pine tree with beautiful exfoliating bark, and because it is a deer resistant plant.

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Growing Citrus Indoors

December 6, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Tricia from Peaceful Valley talks about growing citrus trees indoors.

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Protect Trees and Shrubs

December 6, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

What trees and shrubs should I try to protect from winter injury, and how?

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Our trees need care to prepare for colder months. “While your trees seem to be in a state of hibernation in the winter, exposure to the tough conditions can cause them major stress,” says Jim Skiera, Executive Director of the …

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Estimating Tree Age

November 1, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Ever wonder how old the trees in your yard or on your street are? Here’s a way to estimate tree age (without chopping them down to count the rings!).

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Book Review: Seeing Trees

October 29, 2011 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Seeing Trees: Discover the Extraordinary Secrets of Everyday Trees by Nancy Ross Hugo and Robert Llewellyn (Photographer) 242 pages Timber Press, 2011 List price: $29.95 Trivia buffs love books that take an ordinary subject and reveal extraordinary tidbits of fascinating …

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